I'm a 50-something Scotsman living in Glasgow, and I've been into CG art since 2005, and I like to think I'm not that bad at producing stuff that people like. I just hope I'm not deluding myself (^_^) My tastes run from glamour and fantasy, anime and manga, through to retro SF images and fake magazine and book covers.
I used Poser when I first started, but now I use DAZ Studio (latest version) for setting up and posing figures, and Bryce for the final renders. My own props and sets are created in TS4, which is a bit clunky, but it lets me build some interesting stuff. PhotoShop and Gimp are where it all comes together. I use only DAZ people in my artwork, as I find the Poser people a bit lacking in the looks and versatility department. I used to draw a lot, but discovering 3D has allowed me to create the kind of images I could never achieve with 'normal' media.
Thanks for all the positive and helpful comments that I have received. It's nice to get feedback from fellow artists. Makes posting the images seem worthwhile. At one time I was producing a CGI comic for a British comic-magazine called "Spaceship Away" but the editor decided that he would reduce my page count - and I decided that no he wasn't and pulled out all together. Although it lasted a short time it allowed me to experience life as a professional comics artist.
Hopefully it won't be my only time ^_^
Comments (10)
DarkStormCrow
Excellent work, kudos..
thecytron
Great presentation!
Bambam131
Excellent render and presentation, I really like the retro look.
Biffowitz
Sweet cover once again, I'm liking this whole series!
billy-home
Uber cool image mate, me being lucky and having seen the next couple of issues, I can tell you folk, these get even better, honestly, I know it's hard to believe, but they do.
Geodesic250
Outstanding image!!!! If only the "real" covers of the magazines in 1958 were of this quality. Duo's version of the Lindberg Lunar Lander with your added effects had just created an Instant Classic Image!!!
NefariousDrO
This is such a great series! "Tomorrow's New Today" is perfect!
duo
After I've modelled the Lunar Lander that you have used for your artwork, I've always thinked to do a scene like this, but I've never done it. Finally you have do it, and you do it well! :)
DavidEMartin
Ah, another Crudworthy heard from! Or is Arthur J. Crudworthy a pseudonym for John Crudworthy of Little Bighorn Lane, Fullchester? One thing about this type of lunar expedition ship that struck me as a child in the early 60s-- that is a heck of a long ladder to have to climb!
shayhurs
I have a model similar still in the box. Never got around to building it (yet). Like the mag cover layout!